UPLIFTING OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 45 YEARS

Dedicated to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and Late-Deafened Lives in Massachusetts.

Serving Massachusetts regions

UPLIFTING OUR COMMUNITY FOR OVER 45 YEARS

Dedicated to Deaf, Hard of Hearing, DeafBlind and Late-Deafened Lives in Massachusetts.

Outside setting in Watertown at our 5k event in a parking lot with cars parked on the right side and a table with several bags on it across from the cars: A uniformed smiling police woman is high fiving one of DEAF, Inc. staff who is also smiling with a 5k participant nearby smiling at a table with numbers across it for participants.
A magenta background with a magenta and yellow strip that reads, “NEW ASL Tutoring”. Below is a pic of a black woman with glass and cream color shirt signing “one on one" towards a mac laptop in an office space with deep pink letters hovering over her that read, "Q, Z, E" in English and ASL.
A magenta background with a magenta and yellow strip that reads, “NEW ASL Tutoring”. Below is a pic of a black woman with glass and cream color shirt signing “one on one" towards a mac laptop in an office space with deep pink letters hovering over her that read, "Q, Z, E" in English and ASL.

Introducing ASL Tutoring

DEAF, Inc. now offers paid virtual tutoring sessions for anyone who wants to improve their ASL skills through one-on-one consultation.

Available Categories (with at least 30 topics you can select and customize to meet your goals and needs):

  1. ASL Numbers & ASL fingerspelling
  2. ASL Comprehension, ASL conversation, and English to ASL Translation
  3. Depicting Verb (Classifiers)
  4. Workplace
  5. Scheduling
  6. Residence & Communities and My Place
  7. Fun Times
The flyer has a dark green background at the top is the DEAF, Inc. logo in white, to the right is the Baystate Financial logo in white.  below in large bold white letters: Financial Workshop, below that: LIFE INSURANCE, 401K, AND RETIREMENT.  To the right green box with a purple line drawing of hands in the ASL sign for money. ​Middle left side includes a photo of a white man with curly brown hair, wearing a suit and tie. To the right a purple box: Tuesday, May 26, 2026, 10 AM - 12 PM EST. Below that is a QR code -to the right Zoom  918 8838 8357 and password brainfood. Below a green box: Presented by Conor Driscoll, CODA. The bottom section RSVP for reasonable accommodations, phone icon 617-505-4823 and email HELLO@DEAFINCMA.ORG

FINANCIAL WORKSHOP
LIFE INSURANCE, 401K, AND RETIREMENT
Tuesday, May 26, 2026 10 AM - 12 PM EST
ZOOM:
918 8838 8357
PW: brainfood

If any questions, please call or email front desk
at 617-505-4823 & hello@deafincma.org.

A promotional flyer for the theatrical premiere of the documentary Deaf Santa Claus. The background is black with a grayscale photograph of an older man with long white hair, glasses, and a full beard, resting his chin on his hand in thought. At the top, in bold text: CINEMA SALEM – Salem, Massachusetts. Center in white text: Theatrical Premiere September 24th • 6:30 P.M. Below in smaller white text: Special Guests: Charles & Kari Graves Plus Q&A with the Director After the Show Below in large bold white text: Featuring Charles William Graves – Deaf Santa Claus. Bottom in white and gold text: Tickets available at: www.cinemasalem.com/movie/deaf-santa-claus Questions? contact@deafsantaclaus.org

DEAF, Inc. is hosting Board Game Social. All welcome, join the fun!
Saturdays from 11 AM - 3 PM EST
DEAF, Inc. 370 Merrimack St, Suite 205
Lawrence, MA 01843.
Snacks & Drinks provided.
Enjoy a variety of fun games & Bingo.

If any questions, please call or email front desk
at 617-505-4823 & hello@deafincma.org.

Left side: book cover with white background with colorful text:  TRUE BIZ. On the right: a circled frame photo of Sara Nović smiling at the camera. Below in a dark blue background with white text: . Meet the Author: Sara Nović Tuesday, Sept. 30 | 6:30 PM Registration Required.  Bottom: logos of Watertown Free Public Library and DEAF, Inc. Register at watertownlib.org/events

DEAF, Inc. is hosting Board Game Social.
All welcome, join the fun!
Saturdays from 11 AM - 3 PM EST
DEAF, Inc. Office 50 Hunt St., Suite 200 Watertown, MA 02472.
Snacks & Drinks provided.
Enjoy a variety of fun games & Bingo.

If any questions, please call or email front desk at 617-505-4823 & hello@deafincma.org.

The flier has a dark blue background. Top left, white DEAF, Inc. logo. Top right, large white text: Pride Signs Workshop. Below, medium size white text centered on the page: Thursday, June 25, 2025, 10am-12pm ET. Center of flier, medium size white text centered above three pairs of text and images: Join us to learn more about: Text 1: the LGBTQ+ community. Image 1: LGBTQ+ pride flag. Text 2: LGBTQ+ signs. Image 2: ASL handshapes spelling out LGBTQ. Text 3: how to make everyone feel welcome. Image 3: two orange hands in a handshake. Below, medium white text centered on the page: In person or on Zoom. Below on the left side: DEAF, Inc., 227 Union St, Mezzanine 2, New Bedford, MA 02740, Ring back doorbell for access. On the right: Zoom ID: 918 8838 8357, password: brainfood. Along the bottom is a light blue bar with black text: Questions or want to request accommodations? Please contact the Front Desk: hello@deafincma.org, 617-505-4823

Pride Signs
Workshop
Thursday | June 25, 2026 | 10am - 12pm ET
Join us to learn more about:
the LGBTQ+ community
LGBTQ+ signs
how to make everyone feel welcome
DEAF, Inc.
227 Union St
Mezzanine 2
New Bedford, MA 02740
Ring back doorbell for access

If any questions, please call or email front desk
at 617-505-4823 & hello@deafincma.org.

ACCESS, AWARENESS, AND ACHIEVEMENT

We love what we do

Founded in 1977, DEAF, Inc. is the only Massachusetts community-based, multi-service nonprofit run by and for Deaf (Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing, and Late-Deafened) adults.

We offer educational programs; health literacy, access and support services; independent living programs, information and referrals; advocacy; and accessibility services in a Deaf-affirmative environment.

People come to DEAF, Inc. to develop skills, learn about the benefits and services available to them here and in the wider community to improve their health, develop their economic stability and personal independence in order to become fully participating members of the larger community through education, employment, and community and political involvement.

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Four people dancing with each other at a salsa dancing class

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Green DEAF, Inc. banner with group photos of DEAF, Inc. members on both sides.
Blue DEAF, Inc. banner with Todd and Nayo at Peabody’s Health & Wellness Expo at Northshore Mall on March 30th, the two are standing at the table with the DEAF, Inc. logo draped over it.  The table has flyers, T-shirts and items introducing others to DEAF, Inc.  You can see people in the background, advertising other organizations.
WORK WITH US

Join a team committed to making a difference!

DEAF, Inc. has full-time, part-time, and contractual opportunities for a wide variety of roles and responsibilities. We look forward to meeting you!

Group of DEAF, Inc. staff making funny gestures for the picture with presenter, Justin Perez with “Visual Vernacular with Justin Perez” on a screen behind them.
Darian-a black deaf woman with short curly hair, glasses and silver earrings, wearing a turquoise blouse with a navy blue cardigan signing “continues” with a light grey background.

45 Years Going Strong!

Since 1977, we have been committed to creating inclusive environments with our diversity lens always at the forefront. We want to grow our services locally and throughout the state. Your support of our programs would help with training, workshops, and much more for our consumers.

Thank you in advance for your generous donation!